Where Your Dues Go: Investing in Your Success

At NHLA, we believe in transparency and ensuring that every dollar of your membership dues works to support you and the hardwood industry. Your membership is an invest-ment, not just in our association, but in the services, advocacy, and opportunities that directly benefit you and your business.

The following pie chart provides a clear visual of how your support directly contributes to industry growth and value.

HERE’S HOW YOUR DUES ARE ALLOCATED:

• Advocacy and Promotion: Supporting the Hardwood Federation (10%) and the Real American Hardwood Coalition (5%) to amplify the industry’s voice and promote the value of hardwood products.
• Securing Industry Support: Matching funds for a USFS Grant (12%) to secure federal support and resources for the hardwood sector.
• Education and Connection: Funding our annual Convention (5%), marketing to the industry (3%), and our Inspector Training School (5%) to help members learn, network, and grow.
• Lumber Services: Direct support for Inspection, Quality Control, and Yield Analysis (26%), ensuring members maintain the highest standards in the industry.
• Expanding Your Network: Supporting NHLA’s presence at other industry events (8%), where members can connect, learn, and build relationships.
• Operational Excellence: Maintaining the general operations of NHLA (22%) to provide consistent support, resources, and advocacy.
• Strategic Leadership: Ensuring strong governance and strategic direction through the Board of Directors (4%).

Your membership matters. It strengthens the hardwood industry and ensures a vibrant future for everyone involved.

John Hester
Chief Development Officer